Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to travel to China and Switzerland later this month as part of Canada’s push to diversify trade, attract new investment, and strengthen economic resilience.
Carney will visit the People’s Republic of China from January 13 to 17, where he is expected to meet with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and senior government and business leaders. The meetings will focus on expanding cooperation in trade, energy, agriculture, and international security. This marks the first official visit to China by a Canadian prime minister since 2017.
Following the China visit, the Prime Minister will travel to Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 21 to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. While there, Carney will meet with international leaders, major investors, and business executives to promote Canada as a competitive destination for global investment. He is expected to highlight Canada’s strengths in natural resources, agriculture, energy, and advanced technologies.
The Prime Minister’s Office says the trips are part of a broader strategy to reduce Canada’s reliance on the United States by doubling non-U.S. exports and building stronger global partnerships.
China remains Canada’s second-largest single-country trading partner, with nearly 119 billion dollars in two-way merchandise trade in 2024. The government says further details on the Prime Minister’s international engagements will be released in the coming days.
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